What's New 2012 - Soul - base, + (plus), ! (exclaim)

10/11/12 ID: 4489

Soul - base, + (plus), ! (exclaim)

Exterior:

  • Multi-reflector headlamps (base, +)
  • Projection headlamps w/ LED daytime running lights (!)
  • LED tail lamps (!)
  • Revised 18" alloy wheels
  • Tire width increased from 225/45R18 to 235/45R18
  • Revised 16" alloy wheels
  • Revised 15" wheel covers
  • Revised front fog lights (+ w/ power sunroof w/ fog lights, !)
  • Rear camera display (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package; standard on !)
  • Side mirrors w/ turn signal indicators (+, !)
  • Revised hood, front and rear fascias
  • Rear camera display (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package (A/T only);
    standard on !)
  • Added Moss to list of exterior colors

Interior:

  • Revised center stack and gear shift design
  • UVO system w/ HD Radio UVO in-car hands-free entertainment and communication system package (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package (A/T only); standard on !)
  • Available Navigation system with SiruisXM Traffic™ (! w/ Premium Package)
  • Available Infinity Audio System (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package (A/T only); standard on !)
  • Telescoping steering wheel
  • Auto on/off headlamps (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package (A/T only);
    standard on !)
  • Two-stage heated front seats (vs. previous one-stage) (! w/ Premium Package)
  • Illuminated sun visor vanity mirrors (+)
  • Illuminated glove box
  • Revised speaker lamp illumination (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package (A/T only); standard on !)
  • Tire mobility kit
  • Revised interior cloth (+)

Mechanical:

  • 1.6-liter four-cylinder GDI engine (base)
  • 2.0-liter four-cylinder MPI engine (+, !)
  • 6-speed automatic transmission (vs. previous 4-speed) (optional on base, +; standard on !)
  • 6-speed manual transmission (vs. previous 5-speed)
  • Electric power steering (vs. hydraulic)
  • Active eco system (applies to A/T)
  • Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
  • Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
  • Eco Package (A/T only) w/ Idle Stop and Go (ISG) (optional on A/T base, +)

Fuel Economy (city/highway):

  • 6-speed 1.6L M/T 25/30 (CITY +1/HWY +4)
  • 6-speed 1.6L A/T 25/30 (new for 2012)
  • 6-speed 2.0L M/T 24/29 (CITY +2/HWY +4)
  • 6-speed 2.0L A/T 23/28 (CITY +2/HWY +4)